EMPI x Chip Foose Custom Fiberglass Decklid — VW Beetle Type 1 (17-8998-0)

From the imagination of legendary automotive customizer Chip Foose, this is the latest EMPI x Foose collaboration. Give your Bug a clean, custom look with a unique decklid featuring integrated hinge mounts for easier installation.

Lightweight yet durable, it is made from double-layered, hand-laid fiberglass and polyester resin for increased structural rigidity — no cheap chopper-gun fiberglass here.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1968–1977

Why Choose EMPI?

This EMPI x Foose decklid pairs show-car design with real build quality: double-layered hand-laid glass, threaded inserts molded into the hinge mounts, and a paint-ready gel-coat finish. An EMPI badge with a 'glassed-in authenticity label is included to fit after painting.

Key Features & Benefits

• Chip Foose design: the latest EMPI x Foose collaboration for a clean, custom look.
• Integrated hinge mounts: double-bonded 1/4" inlaid hinge mount with threaded inserts for secure mounting.
• Quality construction: double-layered, hand-laid fiberglass and polyester resin; 1/8" thick.
• Ready to paint: finished in a high-gloss white gel coat.
• Modifiable air scoops: solid scoops can be modified for ventilation.
• Time-saving details: license plate light housing and seal installed (license light not included); EMPI authenticity badge included.

Technical Specifications

• Material: double-layered hand-laid fiberglass with polyester resin
• Thickness: 1/8"
• Hinge mount: double-bonded 1/4" inlaid with threaded inserts
• Finish: high-gloss white gel coat (ready for paint)
• Part Number: 17-8998-0
• Compatible hinges: EMPI 00-8666-0 (not included)
• Compatible latch: EMPI 98-1034-B (not included)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it ready to paint? Yes. It comes finished in a high-gloss white gel coat, ready for painting.
• Are the hinges and latch included? No. It is compatible with EMPI hinges 00-8666-0 and the EMPI latch 98-1034-B, both sold separately.
• Is the license plate light included? The license plate light housing and seal are installed, but the license light itself is not included.
• Can the air scoops be opened? Yes. The solid air scoops can be modified for ventilation.

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